Nerissa Naidoo

Education: Diploma in Mechanical Draughting, Damelin (2019-2021), TEFL and TESOL certificate, TEFL Universal (2023)

Experience: Human Interest & Crime Updates Journalist, Briefly News (2024–Present); Copy Editor & Fact-Checker, National Today (2023–2025); Content Editor, Entail.ai (2023–2024); Feature Writer, Featherpen.org (2021–2025).

Nerissa Naidoo is a journalist and editor with seven years of publishing experience, specialising in human-interest features, societal developments, and breaking crime updates for Briefly News. Having worked as a copy editor and content accuracy specialist for international publications like National Today and Entail.ai, Nerissa applies rigorous fact-checking and ethical standards to sensitive news stories, including police updates, community affairs, and public safety reporting. Contact: nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

3025 articles published since 02 Dec 2024

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"Bites are going to increase": SA vet warns of snake antivenom shortage as snake season begins

People

10 days ago

“22,000 messages in a month”: SA heartbroken by Cameron Waldeck-Cooks’ relationship tragedy

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

Tshwane city steps in after tragic Salvokop fire leaves nearly 200 without shelter

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

German doctor-DJ explains how sound waves are being used to destroy cancer tumours

People

10 days ago

"I graduated": Cape Town student’s taxi driver prank with Shell attendant warms SA hearts

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

“Who foots the bill”: Cape Town data centres face backlash over projected electricity and water use

South Africa

10 days ago

Man swept away at Ballito beach as brother-in-law risks life in rescue bid

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A 35-year-old man from Witbank is missing after a beach incident near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, prompting a major search involving emergency services and rescue teams.

Foreign national arrested after two antelopes worth R44k illegally killed in Limpopo

People

10 days ago

A 34-year-old foreign national has been arrested in Limpopo after two sable antelopes worth R44,000 were allegedly killed, with game meat found at a home.

UJ's Fatima Ismail becomes first female Associate Professor in Chiropractic in SA

Women Empowerment

11 days ago

UJ’s Fatima Ismail has made history as South Africa’s first female Associate Professor in Chiropractic after years of research, leadership and academic achievement.

Middle-class South Africans feel the squeeze as taxpayers pay twice for basic services

People

11 days ago

Middle-class SAns are paying for private alternatives to struggling public services while taxes rise, putting growing pressure on household budgets and spending.

Corruption allegations cloud Limpopo housing project delayed for over a decade

People

11 days ago

A Limpopo housing project with more than 500 units has faced over a decade of delays, with electricity still outstanding and corruption allegations under review.

WHO launches Ebola vaccine trial in DRC as outbreak worsens

Africa

11 days ago

The WHO has launched an Ebola vaccine trial in the DRC to test protection against the deadly Bundibugyo strain as the outbreak continues to spread.

Thousands of men in purple undies take over Zoo Lake for men’s health awareness

People

11 days ago

More than 4,000 men wore purple Speedos at Johannesburg's 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run, raising funds for prostate cancer awareness, research and free screenings.

KZN dad who shot hijackers draws massive crowdfunding support for legal fees and trauma care

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

Sidney Hill raised R172,300 after shooting an armed hijacker during a KZN ambush, with funds supporting legal costs and his children's trauma counselling.

“Fire forged you”: Reese Witherspoon celebrates son Deacon’s 23rd birthday with heartfelt tribute

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

Reese Witherspoon celebrates son Deacon Phillippe’s 23rd birthday with heartfelt tribute and rare photos, as fans marvel at their striking resemblance.

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